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Queen Elizabeths Hunting Lodge

Hob Uid: 1011665
Location :
Greater London Authority
Waltham Forest
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3972094770
Summary : A former hunting lodge, completed in 1543 for Henry VIII and repaired in 1589. The building was converted to a dwelling in 1666. Owned by the Corporation of London since 1878 and used as a museum. The building is of three storeys and has a timber frame with plaster infill under a pitched tiled roof. Restored circa 1900 and circa 1990.
More information : (TQ 39729478) Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge (NR). (1)
An early 16th century 'L' shaped, timber-framed building of three storeys, with a much restored early 17th century chimney stack on the south front. Externally it has been restored and considerably altered between 1899 and 1900. Built by Henry VIII as a 'standing' or grandstand for viewing the hunt, by 1777 it was known as "Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge" (3). The manor court of the Chingford Earls met there during the late 18th century. (2-3)
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, name verified, is now the museum for Epping Forest. Outstanding. (4)

A timber stand for viewing hunts erected c1541. 3 storey timber framed structure with rectangular staircase on one side; detailed
construction history from records. (5) Discusion of site in relation to comparable sites in Ashdown forest.
Possible reference to another standing in Epping. (6)


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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Completed 1543
Monument End Date : 1543
Monument Start Date : 1533
Monument Type : Hunting Lodge, Timber Framed Building
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Repaired 1589
Monument End Date : 1589
Monument Start Date : 1589
Monument Type : Hunting Lodge
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1666 change of use
Monument End Date : 1666
Monument Start Date : 1666
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1878 change of use
Monument End Date : 1878
Monument Start Date : 1878
Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored c1990
Monument End Date : 1995
Monument Start Date : 1985
Monument Type : Museum
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 90370
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 94155
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : LO 108
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 206923
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 39 SE 43
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-11-13
End Date : 1975-11-13
Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1990-01-01
End Date : 1993-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14